Archive July 16, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 151 senior officers over various allegations of misconduct and ethical breaches, in a move to reinforce accountability and professional discipline within its ranks.

Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

He said the review commenced on Monday, July 14, and will be concluded on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to him, the officers, selected from commands and units nationwide, are appearing before the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over alleged violations ranging from professional misconduct to breaches of internal regulations.

The Force spokesman stated that the disciplinary committee is the police’s internal body responsible for investigating cases involving senior officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) upwards.

He noted that the committee plays a vital role in reviewing accusations, assessing evidence, and recommending appropriate sanctions under existing police laws and disciplinary frameworks.

“The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above,” the statement read.

Adejobi also reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force and emphasised that the Force would not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct under his watch.

See the full statement below:

‎151 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE FORCE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

‎‎In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters. The exercise commenced on Monday, 14th July, and will run until Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

‎‎The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above. The affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in accordance with existing police regulations and disciplinary procedures, leading to a final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.

‎‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force. He emphasised that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.

‎‎The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust. The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintain an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.

‎ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

‎FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

‎FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

‎ABUJA.

‎

Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos Chapter, Samuel Ayetutu, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare sector to end the country’s overreliance on foreign medical facilities.

Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, on Wednesday, Ayetutu reflected on the broader implications of Nigerian leaders seeking medical treatment abroad.

He noted that the late president’s passing has highlighted the inadequacies of the country’s health infrastructure and the need for decisive action.

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Reflecting on Buhari’s death in a foreign hospital, he urged Nigerians and policymakers to seize the moment as an opportunity for critical reforms.

“It provides us with yet another chance to look at what is wrong with us. How come we’ve been able to throw so much energy behind ensuring we refine petroleum products in Nigeria with Dangote Refineries? Why can’t we throw that kind of energy behind developing world-class hospitals, institutions of higher learning, and research centres?” Ayetutu queried.

“When it comes to Nigerians using facilities abroad, whether in the medical area or education, regardless of whether the person is in government or a private citizen, there are reasons why that happens but the issue is As a nation, is it dignifying for us to be running helter-skelter in other countries to seek services which, in some cases, our citizens are the ones providing abroad?,” Ayetutu said questioning the dignity of such dependence, especially when Nigerian professionals are often at the forefront of providing these services overseas.

“That is not something I think many Nigerians have been happy with,” he added.

He acknowledged that citizens often hold the government accountable for such lapses, given its central role in shaping the nation’s systems.

“It is normal for people to put the blame at the doorpost of those running the system because the government controls the destiny of the people.

“I say to people, after God, the most important person is that person called the government. The only thing is that it is, to an extent, abstract,” Ayetutu observed.

Former President Buhari died at the age of 82 in a clinic based in London on Sunday, and was buried at his residence in Daura Katsina State on Tuesday.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four individuals over an alleged visa scam that defrauded more than 100 Nigerians of ₦500 million.

The suspects identified as Blessing Wefsutu (27), Chineye Christian (36), Archibong Udeme Ifereke (23), and Maurine Peter (25) were apprehended by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

They are said to be staff of an educational consultancy firm based in Ago Okota, Lagos, where the fraudulent activities reportedly took place.

According to a statement by Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects lured victims with false promises of securing Canadian and Australian work visas.

The case, initially reported at the Ago Okota Division, was later transferred to the SCID for further investigation.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects fraudulently obtained ₦500 million from over 100 unsuspecting victims,” Hundeyin said.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, urged members of the public to verify the authenticity of travel and recruitment agencies before engaging in any visa-related transactions.

“Residents must exercise due diligence to avoid falling victim to such scams. The Command remains committed to pursuing justice and protecting residents from fraudsters and other criminal elements,” Jimoh stated.

Further investigations revealed that the syndicate has additional accomplices who are currently on the run.

The police assured that efforts are ongoing to apprehend them and bring all perpetrators to justice.